"Consumer prices in the United States increased 2.2 percent year-on-year in February of 2018, slightly above 2.1 percent in January and in line with market expectations. The monthly rate eased to 0.2 percent from 0.5 percent, also matching forecasts. Prices rose for shelter, apparel, and motor vehicle insurance while food index was unchanged and energy increased only slightly."

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50896

US Inflation Rate Higher than Expected

2/14/2018 1:33:10 PM

"Consumer prices in the United States increased 2.1 percent year-on-year in January of 2018, the same as in December and above market expectations of 1.9 percent. A slowdown in gasoline and electricity prices was offset by higher cost for food and medical care services. The monthly inflation rate went up to 0.5 percent from 0.2 percent amid broad-based cost increases."

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49249

US Inflation Rate Edges Down to 2.1%

1/12/2018 1:33:08 PM

"Consumer prices in the United States increased 2.1 percent year-on-year in December of 2017, easing from a 2.2 percent rise in November. Figures came below market expectations of 2.2 percent amid a slowdown in gasoline and fuel prices. Still, core inflation edged up to 1.8 percent and the monthly rate increased to 0.3 percent, the highest in eleven months amid rising cost of rents, healthcare and autos."

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45880

US Inflation Rate Rises to 2.2% in November

12/13/2017 1:32:42 PM

"US consumer price inflation increased to 2.2 percent year-on-year in November 2017 from 2 percent in the previous month, as widely expected. Gasoline prices rose at a faster pace while healthcare and apparel costs fell. Still, core inflation rate, which excludes prices of food and energy, fell to 1.7 percent from 1.8 percent in October, missing market expectations of 1.8 percent. The Fed is expected to raise interest rates later in the day despite a split among policymakers on the outlook for inflation."

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Inflation Rate

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44622

US Inflation Rate Slows to 2%

11/15/2017 1:34:09 PM

"Consumer prices in the United States rose 2 percent year-on-year in October of 2017, below 2.2 percent in September and in line with market expectations. Cost eased for gasoline and fuel oil after hurricane-related production disruptions at oil refineries in the Gulf Coast area gave a boost to energy prices during September and August. Yet, core inflation rose to 1.8 percent, the highest in six months amid rising prices for food, transportation services and medical care."

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42875

US Inflation Rate Rises to 5-Month High on Energy Prices

10/13/2017 12:35:01 PM

"US consumer prices increased 2.2 percent year-on-year in September 2017, missing market expectations of 2.3 percent and following a 1.9 percent gain in the previous month. Still it was the highest inflation rate since April, as hurricane-related production disruptions at oil refineries in the Gulf Coast area boosted energy prices. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.5 percent, the most since January."

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Inflation Rate

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41049

US Inflation Rate at 3-Month High of 1.9%

9/14/2017 12:34:19 PM

"Consumer prices in the US increased 1.9 percent year-on-year in August of 2017, above 1.7 percent in July and market expectations of 1.8 percent. It is the highest reading in three months, due to rising gasoline and shelter prices. The monthly rate went up to 0.4 percent, the highest since January and above forecasts of 0.3 percent."

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Inflation Rate

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38933

US July Inflation Rate Below Expectations

8/11/2017 12:29:16 PM

"US consumer prices increased by 1.7 percent year-on-year in July 2017, missing market expectations of 1.8 percent and following a 1.6 percent gain in June. Prices rose at a faster pace for energy, food, medical care commodities and transportation services. On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged up 0.1 percent, also missing consensus of 0.2 percent. Core consumer prices, which exclude the volatile food and energy components, rose by 1.7 percent in the 12 months through July and by 0.1 percent from the previous month."

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Inflation Rate

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37083

US Inflation Rate Falls To 8-Month Low Of 1.6%

7/14/2017 12:31:34 PM

"Consumer prices in the United States increased 1.6 percent year-on-year in June of 2017, below 1.9 percent in May and compared to market expectations of 1.7 percent. It is the lowest inflation rate since October of 2016 due to a 0.4 percent fall in gasoline prices. On a monthly basis, consumer prices were flat, following a 0.1 percent drop in May and compared to forecasts of 0.1 percent."

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Inflation Rate

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34929

US Inflation Rate Falls To 6-Month Low Of 1.9%

6/14/2017 12:33:03 PM

"Consumer prices in the United States increased 1.9 percent year-on-year in May of 2017, easing from a 2.2 percent rise in April and below market expectations of 2 percent. It is the lowest inflation rate since November last year although it was still above the 1.6 percent average over the past 10 years. Core inflation slowed further to a 2-year low of 1.7 percent."